Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards category to which the performance is linked. The categories are:
1. Basic operations and concepts
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
5. Technology research tools
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
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Performance Objective 1: Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology resources and assess the potential of these systems and services to address personal, lifelong learning, and workplace needs. (2)
Performance Objective 2: Make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. (1, 2)
Performance Objective 3: Analyze advantages and disadvantages of widespread use and reliance on technology in the workplace and in society as a whole. (2)
Performance Objective 4: Demonstrate and advocate for legal and ethical behaviors among peers, family, and community regarding the use of technology and information. (2)
Performance Objective 5: Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases, correspondence). (3, 4)
Performance Objective 6: Evaluate technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, for lifelong learning. (5)
Performance Objective 7: Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications, communications, and productivity. (4, 5, 6)
Performance Objective 8: Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content learning. (4, 5)
Performance Objective 9: Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents, and simulations in real-world situations. (3, 5, 6)
Performance Objective 10: Collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute to a content-related knowledge base by using technology to compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information, models, and other creative works. (4, 5, 6)